Saints sign former first-round pick Smith

Metairie, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that
the team has agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jason Smith on a one-year
contract.

Smith, selected by St. Louis with the No. 2 overall choice in the 2009 draft,
was released by the New York Jets in February. He appeared in all 16 games
last season -- his lone one with the Jets -- serving as a reserve tackle and
extra blocker as a tight end.

The former Baylor All-American, who turns 27 on April 30, was traded to the
Jets by the Rams last August following a disappointing and injury-plagued
three-year tenure in St. Louis. Smith made just 26 starts over that span while
missing large portions of the 2009 and 2011 campaigns with concussion-related
issues.

New Orleans had been seeking additional depth along the offensive line after
starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod signed with Chicago as a free agent in
March.